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Whoever returns will be taken into custody: Home minister on Awami League returnees

Salahuddin Ahmed says law and order has improved and police have regained their morale

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 3:14 pm

Day after Spain train accident, rescuers search crash site for survivors

Rescue teams use cranes, dog teams in search for survivors of fatal crash; death toll stands at 68

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 3:13 pm

Spain train crash: Indian Embassy in Madrid issues helpline after deadly accident

After the Spain train crash, the Indian Embassy in Madrid issued the emergency helpline number +34 650 339 008, the email cons.madrid@mea.gov.in, and Renfe: 900 10 10 20, and Iryo: 900 001 403

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 3:08 pm

17-year-old gets bail over Baridhara road crash that killed construction worker

Court had rejected his bail petitions twice earlier this month

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 2:49 pm

Audacious Indian jailbreak saga ends with 17 prisoners recaptured

The jailbreak began with a fake seizure and ended 36 hours later with all the inmates back behind bars.

BBC 29 Oct 2026 2:47 pm

EC treated Thakurgaon by-election as important as national polls: CEC

AMM Nasir Uddin hopes for satisfactory voter turnout

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 2:27 pm

Over 200 Bangladeshi workers in Singapore go unpaid for months

Two linked firms under investigation as workers face cancelled permits and mounting debts

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 1:32 pm

Why We Still Appreciate Bada Shanren's Works Today

Antara News 29 Oct 2026 12:59 pm

Beximco Pharma recommends 60% cash dividend, highest since 2020

Shares of the company edged up marginally to Tk 143.1 at 12:56 pm from yesterday

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 12:47 pm

Workers at five Habiganj, Moulvibazar tea estates on strike over unpaid wages

Management cites losses and bank loan problems as hundreds of families struggle without pay

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 12:45 pm

Mbappe, Real Madrid and LaLiga face long road to redemption in China

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and LaLiga have apologised for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won't be easily or quickly repaired, experts say.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 12:20 pm

India ready to share 'battle-tested' anti-terror expertise with ASEAN, its dialogue partners: Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister flagged concerns over disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and asserted that India will continue to act as a rusted net security provider in the Indian Ocean region and the wider Indo-Pacific

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 12:14 pm

U.S. judge rejects Trump administrations interference in California midterm vote

Those registered on Californias voter roles must not be deprived of a core right merely because of unfounded allegations stemming from a procedure rife with uncertainty and errors, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 12:13 pm

Six killed in Kushtia: Hanif sentenced to death, three others to imprisonment until death

The three-member ICT-2, led by its Chairman Nozrul Islam Chowdhury, pronounced the verdict around noon in the crimes against humanity case

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 11:48 am

North Korea fires missile barrage toward sea as tensions with South rise

Seoul accused North Korea of planting mines south of the military demarcation line that caused the September 21 blasts, but Pyongyang has denied responsibility for the explosions and warned of retaliation if provoked

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 11:37 am

Marico reports earnings decline but announces 350% dividend

The company said its profit during the July-September period dipped

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 11:24 am

PM visits Toyota

Tarique Rahman tours vehicle assembly operations

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 10:13 am

Gold cannot gloss over archery

The results raise questions about whether Bangladesh are getting sufficient returns from year-round training and substantial investment under a foreign coach.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 9:41 am

Shadman reaches hundred after overnight wait, falls for 105

The left-handed opener had been stranded on 99 when bad light brought the opening day to an early close, with Bangladesh on 213 for three after 74 overs on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 9:11 am

Bangladesh scrambles as Ganges treaty set to expire

With a 30-year Ganges water-sharing treaty with India expiring in December, Bangladesh fears failure to strike a new deal could deepen water shortages

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 9:04 am

Bangladesh reach U-15 World Cup quarterfinals

The inaugural FIFA tournament features youth teams from 191 countries. Each side can field eight players, with matches played over two 20-minute halves on pitches measuring 68 metres by 48 metres.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 8:47 am

Indebted to my parents for everything I know: Bipasha Hayat

After winning the National Film Award for Best Actress in Humayun Ahmed

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 8:30 am

Voting underway in Thakurgaon-1 by-polls; BNP, Jamaat candidates hopeful of victory

The constituency, comprising Thakurgaon Sadar, Bhulli and Ruhia upazilas, has 516,138 voters

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 8:27 am

Voting underway in Thakurgaon-1 by-polls

The constituency, comprising Thakurgaon Sadar, Bhulli and Ruhia upazilas, has 516,138 voters

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 8:27 am

Messi's Miami stumble to draw against Cincinnati

Inter Miami play New England on Sunday, sitting two points back and needing either a win or a draw to keep their hopes of second place alive.

The Daily Star 29 Oct 2026 7:52 am

Poland pivots towards India as strategic partnership with China develops cracks

Poland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $10 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to strategic partnership; Warsaw is also trying to diversify partnerships as trade imbalance and Beijings support for Russia deepen disillusionment with China

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 5:18 am

News Analysis | What has driven the high Arab turnout in Israels elections?

Arab voter turnout is estimated to be nearly 80%, the highest in at least a decade, according to exit polls

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 11:09 pm

S. Jaishankar holds talks with Austrian counterpart Meinl-Reisinger

The EAM said he and Meinl-Reisinger exchanged views on global developments and their impacts

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 10:11 pm

Lightning strikes twice in Mirpur

Cricket has plenty of ways to keep a batter waiting, but Mirpur appears to have settled on a particularly specific one.

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 8:58 pm

BFIU seeks bank info of BB joint director Mosharrof

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought details of all bank accounts held by Mosharrof Hossain, a joint director of Bangladesh Bank

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 8:32 pm

18th Hong Kong International Wine

Antara News 28 Oct 2026 8:21 pm

Six records set on opening day of swimming

As many as six national records, including one in diving, were set on the opening day of the Max Group 35th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Competition 2026 at the Syed Nazrul Islam National Swimming Complex in Mirpur today.

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 8:17 pm

UGC considers dedicated TV channel for higher education

Pilot initiative may use Bangladesh Open University's existing facilities; commission plans nationwide university digital network

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 8:08 pm

602: Barca get a slap on the wrist over Alvarez saga

Barcelona have been slapped with a

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 7:55 pm

Will Pakistan Fight in Saudi Arabia

Questions have been raised over the strength of Pakistans security commitment to Saudi Arabia ever since the SMDAs inception in September 2025.

The Diplomat 28 Oct 2026 7:38 pm

'Priceless' Tresoldi not for sale as Brugge shut door on January exit

The 22-year-old striker has impressed this season, scoring 12 goals in 14 games and attracting attention from several top European clubs.

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 7:13 pm

Dooley adds defensive cover amid injury concerns

The US-German coach also pushed back against a recent report suggesting he did not trust his players, urging the media to focus on the team

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 7:06 pm

Alleged gang leader called out of home, shot dead in Lakshmipur

Police say members of his own group carried out the attack and one suspect has been arrested

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 6:59 pm

Govt redesigning crash-prone roads to cut accidents by 20%: Transport minister

Shaikh Rabiul Alam says crash data are being used to identify hazardous locations

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 6:32 pm

Israeli Arab parties hold key as Netanyahu falls short of majority

With more than three-quarters of the vote counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc was slightly ahead but still short of a majority

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 6:18 pm

Toward a New

Since the Cold War, Japan and the U.S. have both been seeking normalcy, but they define the term very differently.

The Diplomat 28 Oct 2026 6:06 pm

Japan opens new job opportunities for Bangladeshi workers under 10-year labour agreement

Guwahati: Japan and Bangladesh have agreed to strengthen labour cooperation through a framework aimed at facilitating the recruitment of skilled Bangladeshi workers to address workforce shortages in Japan. The Memorandum of Cooperation on Employment Skills Development was exchanged during a bilateral summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in [] The post Japan opens new job opportunities for Bangladeshi workers under 10-year labour agreement appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 28 Oct 2026 5:40 pm

South Korea fines Google and Apple over unfair app market practices

The Commission fined Google 42.9 billion won ($32 million) and Apple 20.8 billion won ($15.5 million) and ordered both companies to let South Korean developers use external payment links within their apps and to improve their app review procedures

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 5:11 pm

Firms linked to UCB chairman want to buy shares worth Tk 103 crore

Ananta Denim Technology Ltd intends to buy 8.2 crore ordinary shares of UCB, and Z

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 4:36 pm

Mbappe's Mao remarks highlight risks of crossing China's red lines

Within 24 hours of a podcast clip surfacing in which the France captain referred to Mao as some guy - I think he's a Chinese dictator, sponsors including Mengniu Dairy 2319.HK, Shanghai Milkground 600882.SS and energy drink-maker Eastroc 605499.SS ended cooperation with the footballer.

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 4:31 pm

At least 30 people killed in Spain when two high-speed trains collide

Regional government said the death toll had risen to 30 from 10

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 4:26 pm

China Takes Mbappe's Apology 'Seriously' After Backlash Over His 'Chinese Dictator' Comments

Football star Kylian Mbappe faced backlash Tuesday over comments he made in an online interview, losing brand deals with at least three different Chinese companies

Deccan Chronicle 28 Oct 2026 4:21 pm

Rajshahi

Falling rainfall and groundwater, rising temperatures and erratic seasons are putting workers, households and farmers under growing strain

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 4:20 pm

Indian Army to get 335 more K9 Vajra-T howitzers for deployment along China, Pakistan borders

In a major boost to the Indian Army's artillery capabilities along the borders with Pakistan and China, the Defence Ministry has cleared a proposal to procure 335 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers. The Defence Acquisition...

India TV 28 Oct 2026 4:15 pm

Students return to CUET classes after 36 days, but protest continues

Several departments remain closed as UGC steps in

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 4:14 pm

China takes Mbapp

Bangkok: Chinas Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, October 28, it has taken soccer star Kylian Mbapps apology seriously for comments considered to be disrespectful of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as the fallout over the issue continues. Soccer star Kylian Mbapp faced backlash Tuesday over comments he made in an online interview, losing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 28 Oct 2026 4:08 pm

Chhayanaut pays musical tribute to folk legend Abbasuddin Ahmed

Chhayanaut paid tribute to legendary folk singer Abbasuddin Ahmed through a musical programme at its auditorium in Dhanmondi on Tuesday evening, featuring folk and Islamic songs that became enduring parts of his repertoire.

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 4:02 pm

No effective grading system for recruiting agencies yet

Migration dialogue calls for transparent recruitment, registered sub-agents and stronger safeguards

The Daily Star 28 Oct 2026 3:53 pm

At least 10 dead in crash between two trains in Spains Toledo province

Spanish state broadcaster TVE is reporting that the accident was between two high-speed trains heading in the same direction and that one ran into the tail of the other, knocking two of its cars off the track

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 3:50 pm

China's former Vice Premier Liu Yandong, ex-Politburo member, dies at 80

China's former Vice Premier Liu Yandong, ex-Politburo member, dies at 80

India Today 28 Oct 2026 3:46 pm